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Threlkill Family History

Threlkill Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Threlfall, Threlkeld, Thrailkill, Threadgill, Thill, Theil, Thorell

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Where is the Threlkill family from?

You can see how Threlkill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Threlkill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Threlkill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Threlkill families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Threlkill's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Threlkill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Threlkill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Threlkill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Threlkill census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Threlkill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Threlkill. For the veterans among your Threlkill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Threlkill lifespan?

Average Threlkill life expectancy in 1967 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Threlkill ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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